Volle maan c. 1866 - 1880

warrendelarue

aged paper

toned paper

ink paper printed

parchment

tea stained

coloured pencil

watercolour illustration

golden font

watercolor

historical font

"Volle maan" (Full Moon) is a striking photographic print by Warren De La Rue, created between 1866 and 1880. This image, a detailed depiction of the moon's surface, showcases De La Rue's pioneering work in astronomical photography. The print, produced from an original negative taken by Smith, Beck & Beck, highlights De La Rue's significant contribution to the field, demonstrating the advancements in lunar observation during this period.